CITY OF LA VERNE
5, 00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM - Meeting called to order at 6:35 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - DYLAN MERTZ, BOY SCOUT FIRST CLASS, TROOP #411 Council Member Kashifalghita, on behalf of the City Council, presented Mr. Mertz with a Pride of La Verne Certificate of Recognition.
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members present: Kashifalghita, Johnson and Hepburn.
Absent: Crosby and Lau.
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Ken Domer, Assistant City Manager JR Ranells and City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognizing the Bonita High School Chamber Singers - We commend the Bonita High School Chamber Singers for their dedication to musical excellence with an outstanding performance of festive cheer at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Performers: Hailey Abbey, Nour Azizeh, Parker Birdseye, Abhaya Brahmkshatri, Rodney Campbell, Carlos Cardona, Grant Cunningham, lan Egge, Maleek Flournoy, Ksenia Freeborn, Sasha Freeborn, Gianna Frisella, Valeria Geren, Reese Gonzales, Erik Hernholm, Alexander Hill, Bryce Jenkins, Nathaniel Kisaka, Jehvee Lucente, Adalia Martinez, Rylee McCartney, Roxanne Moreno, Zoe Moreno, Elizabeth Navarro, Ryan Oler, Paul Padilla, Xavier Perez, Jared Puente, Maxwell Severson, Kyra Silacci, Zoe Tucker, Christian Weber.
Directed by: Ryan Yoder
Council thanked the Chamber Singers for the wonderful performance. Each member of the group received a Pride of La Verne Certificate of Appreciation and an In-n-Out gift certificate.
Congresswoman Napolitano also provided each member of the group with a certificate.
Recognizing Congresswoman Napolitano - For over 20 years, Congresswoman Napolitano has represented California's 31S District, where she has advanced vital transportation projects and promoted solutions to Southern California's water needs. As she comes close to the start of her Minutes City Council 12/2/2024 Page 2
retirement, the City Council honors Congresswoman Napolitano for her advocacy efforts, which will leave a lasting impact on La Verne and the greater San Gabriel Valley.
Council presented the Congresswoman with a Proclamation recognizing her support for La Verne and her many years of service. The Congresswoman presented Council with a gift of a U.S.
Capitol, House of Representatives commemorative blanket.
Police Department New Hire - The Police Department will introduce newly hired Police Captain Travis Tibbetts, who brings 24 years of experience from the West Covina Police Department.
Police Chief Gonzalez introduced Police Captain Travis Tibbetts, reading his biography. Captain Tibbetts then introduced his family.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
Mayor Hepburn announced the La Verne Police K-9 Foundation Fund Raising event with a silent and live auction will be next Saturday. The Downtown Christmas Stroll will be starting at 3:00 pm till 6:00 pm, December 12th will be the La Verne All-Star Softball Game, with LVFD and LVPD.
Saturday, December 7th will be our first ever Brunch with Santa and Friends. December 14th is the 25th Annual Winter Wonderland.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson announced the La Verne Church of the Brethren Concerts for Christmas on December 14th and December 21st at 4:00 pm.
Council Member Kashifalghita reminded everyone about the Spark of Love Toy Drive, the La Verne Fire Department is still taking donations of new unwrapped toys and gift cards, donation boxes are located at Fire Stations and City Hall. Also Crazy Bear Bikes is taking donations to provide bikes.
Public Comments: Sherry Best and Kathy Kalousek, LV Historical Society, Adrian Romero, LV Library Manager, and Yvonne Gallegos, CASI Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.) It was moved by Johnson seconded by Kashifalghita and approved 3-0, with Crosby and Lau absent.
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed Session & Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,421,597.41, dated 11/07/24 and $226,280.00 dated 11/13/24.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the audited demands. Approved Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006, this report details the collection, interest earned, expenditures, and balances related to the City's development impact fees as of June 30, 2024.
The Park Development Fund was the only fund with expenditures for the fiscal year. This report complies with State legislative requirements.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive, file, and make available to the public the Development Impact Fee Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in accordance with Government Code Section 66006. Approved
4. Resolution Canceling the January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting The first Council Meeting in January 2025 is requested to be canceled due to lack of business and preparation time due to holiday break. This item requires a resolution to cancel the meeting.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, BALIFORNIA CANCELING THE JANUARY 6, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING." Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
OTHER MATTERS - NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. Please email your public comment to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
Public Comments: Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, on various items and need for mutual respect between all persons regardless of political beliefs.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
Council Comments: Council Member Kashifalghita the holiday season is upon us, full of great times when the community can come together to celebrate, be safe, Happy Holidays to all.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Christmas morning is coming up, Santa Claus will be out throughout the entire City. Listen for the sirens in your neighborhood, it's a tradition to come out and enjoy it.
City Manager Domer let everyone know they can go the City website, cityoflaverne.org/Christmas morning to view the six different route maps, and the estimated time of arrival in your Minutes City Council 12/2/2024 Page 4
neighborhood.
City Manager Domer, on behalf of Council Member Lau, who received an email from a Hillerest resident, thanking Fire Department staff for their gentle handling and professionalism during a recent emergency issue.
Mayor Hepburn, kudos to Public Works Director Mc Wade and her staff for their very quick and efficient handling of a recent sewer situation. December is a wonderful, busy, crazy month, enjoy yourselves with family and friends.
ADJOURNMENT - at 7:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ula Fut
Debra Frit, CMCC
Deputy City Clerk